This very special semi-soft cheese comes from the Asiago region of the Italian Alps. A cheese that is easy to fall in love with, Trugole's fruity character is the result of rich milk from Alpine cows that graze on wild foliage and grasses in mountain meadows.

The high plains of the area known as Asiago, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Italy", include seven districts or boroughs. This region is well known for its rich grasses and pastures, and for magnificent fir trees. It is situated in the pre-Alps, north of Venice at an altitude between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. In the higher zones are the "Malghe" (or mountain pastures) where cows graze peacefully and some extraordinary cheeses are produced. In the smallest of the boroughs is a pasture by the very name of Trugole. Trugole is a small pasture surrounded by a forest of immense fir trees. It is breathtakingly beautiful, with some of the richest and most varied grasses found anywhere. It is here where they make Trugole cheese.

Trugole cheese, named for the rich pasture that produces it, is an artisan cheese, worked by hand from milk carefully selected from cows that eat only the forage from the grasses of this particular area. The cheesemaker uses only carefully selected cultures and a method of production that faithfully follows the traditional method from the mountains. Its curing and aging is also carried out in a very special manner. Each day the wheels are turned and treated with water and salt to preserve the soft texture of the paste (interior). After 60 days, the cheese reaches an ideal state for consumption.

This cheese has turned out to be my new favorite. It is mild, yet full of flavor. I enjoy eating it by itself, with fruit, and it pairs well with different wines. This is easy to fall in love with, and I have. i think this would be a good cheese to keep on hand for guests.

By Curtis Brewerfrom n mon Jun 11, 2016

good cheese

Very good cheese.Thank You.

By G Mariefrom Whitefish, MTon Jan 11, 2016

Very Delicious

This is served at very high end resorts where wine and cheese hours are served. Like San Isidro Ranch in California. Pairs so well with wine and bread or crackers. A must for any cheese lover.

By Margotrlfrom Houston Txon Oct 26, 2015

A must on a cheese tasting

The story behind the seductive flavor, the texture... It has it all!

By Bruce Youngerfrom Rochester, NYon May 26, 2015

My new favorite cheese...

...and that's saying a lot!

By Kapsfrom Frostburgon Dec 11, 2014

A fine Italian Alps Cheese

We love the flavor and texture of Trugole.
It is one of our favorites.